1,500 Kilos Of Contaminated Paneer Seized at Ahmedabad
The FDCA’s special squad from Gandhinagar acted on a confidential tip-off. Further investigation is underway to determine the extent of the adulteration and its potential health risks. The Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) recently conducted a raid at Dwarkesh Dairy Products in Ahmedabad. They seized 1,500 kilos of contaminated paneer and raw materials used…
Brevel, CBC Group to Create Microalgae-Enriched Beverage
Kiryat Gat, Israel – Microalgae protein innovator Brevel, Ltd., announces it has signed a development and commercialization agreement with the largest Israeli beverage company, The Central Bottling Company (CBC Group). The partnership will develop functional beverages and dairy alternatives containing Brevel’s high-value microalgae protein and oils. Under a long-term purchase agreement to span 10 years,…
Boosting India’s Dairy Sector: Rashtriya Gokul Mission
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing milk production and the productivity of bovines in India. Launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, this scheme has made remarkable strides in the dairy sector over the past decade. From 2014-15 to 2023-24, milk production in India surged from 146.31 million…
Dodla Dairy: Poised for solid growth through expansion
With solid domestic and international performance, a new Maharashtra plant, and enhanced distribution channels, Dodla expects continued revenue and margin growth in FY26. The demand scenario for dairy products remains robust, post-festive seasons, with the management indicating an uptick in consumption patterns as summer approaches. Highlights: Revenue growth remains strong Expect improvement in margins Strategic…
A Critical Lens on Dairy Budget Allocation: The Unseen Gaps
Over the past few years, the budget allocation for dairy has seen limited growth, with funds primarily directed toward livestock health and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. However, the critical areas of dairy infrastructure, feed & fodder, and farmer-centric incentives have been consistently underfunded. Last year, in the post-election 2024-25 budget, the absence of dairy from the…
India’s 21st Livestock Census will count 16 species
Vijender and Narendar, both in their 60s, both neighbours at Kanware village on the outskirts of Faridabad in Haryana, had high hopes when a team of officials visited their village as part of the ongoing 21st livestock Census. They believe that once counted, the number of milking animals in their locality will force the government…
Row over commission may affect Aavin’s milk supply
A tiff between a section of Aavin’s wholesalers and dealers is brewing over an increase in commission, which might affect milk supply in the city in the coming days. Sources say the wholesalers are demanding that they get an additional ₹3 per tub — each with 12 litres of milk — and are threatening dealers…
Former officials of Dudhsagar dairy charged in 2013 case
A special anti-corruption bureau (ACB) court on Friday framed charges against former home minister and former chairman of Dudhsagar Dairy, Vipul Chaudhary, and its former office-bearers in connection with the financial irregularities in the dairy. Additional sessions judge B K Avashia framed the charges for criminal breach of trust, criminal conspiracy and corruption against Chaudhary, then chairperson Asha Thakor and managing…
Budget 2025-26: Highlights and major announcements
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, outlining what she called a roadmap for economic growth, social welfare, and technological advancement. With a strong push for agriculture, infrastructure, tax relief, and digital transformation, the budget also stressed on defence modernisation, cybersecurity, and space exploration. Highlights include higher credit for farmers, tax cuts for…
Mosquitoes in ghee, dead lizard: Telangana
In a recent inspection conducted on February 1, 2025, the State-level Task force team identified multiple critical violations at Shakti Milk and Milk Products in Raghunathpally Mandal, Jangaon district. The Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, reported that food handlers were not adhering to adequate sanitary measures during processing and handling. The inspection revealed structural issues,…